Designers Guide To Upholstery Anatomy

Specifying a couch for your client can be time consuming and difficult. Where do you start? Here are some insider tips that soft design pros know when it comes to picking the right sofa for your customer.

Ask you client if the prefer to sit or lie down on their sofa. If they prefer to lie down spec a deeper seat.

Seat height measures from the floor to the crown of the seat. Depending on the client’s height 21” is a good place to start. It also means the specifying custom sizes will make for a happier client.

Seat depth + seat height should equal 42-44 inches.

Pitch is the angle the seat back reclines. The formula is the overall depth minus the frame depth equals 11 inches.